Oyo State has lost one of its prominent leaders, as former Governor Chief Omololu Olunloyo has passed away at the age of 89.
The revered statesman, who served as the Governor of Oyo State for a brief three-month tenure, died just days shy of his 90th birthday.
Olunloyo, who also held the esteemed traditional titles of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.
His death was confirmed in a statement released by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, which has since been shared with the public.
The statement reads, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday.
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“The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo, was the first Rector, Ibadan Polytechnic and first Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, among other notable appointments.
“His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates, even as we come to grip with this devastating.
“The Olunloyo family will appreciate the understanding of the press and the public as they commence efforts to give him a befitting burial.”
